Game doesn't start!(SOLVED)

[White ⁧⁧Wolf]

After the idiotic 2K launcher update the game no longer starts without an internet connection!

Fix:
Added the following to the game's launch options in Steam(right click the game and click properties you'll see them):
"D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\BioShock Remastered\Build\Final\BioshockHD.exe" -2ksucks %command%

You will likely need to change the above location to your own one.

It starts the game but has an annoying 2k account thing in the menu now(that tries to connect to the internet). At least it's now playable as far as I know! We players/customers shouldn't have to go through this ♥♥♥♥.

[Angessombre0]

"E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\BioShock Remastered\Build\Final\BioshockHD.exe" -2ksucks %command%

[White ⁧⁧Wolf]

Originally posted by Angessombre0:

"E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\BioShock Remastered\Build\Final\BioshockHD.exe" -2ksucks %command%

Have you tried blocking the game's exe in your firewall? The above line should skip the launcher in any case(if the full path is 100% correct) - it does for me.

[Angessombre0]

i don't have any block about 2k or this game.
but i don't have launcher 2k when search the .exe in the file and use it(jkust at the main menu new message about 2k games), the problem is when i try to launch the game from steam.

[White ⁧⁧Wolf]

Originally posted by Angessombre0:

i don't have any block about 2k or this game.
but i don't have launcher 2k when search the .exe in the file and use it(jkust at the main menu new message about 2k games), the problem is when i try to launch the game from steam.

I am also just normally launching the games from Steam(did not add them via 'add non-Steam game'). Maybe for the fix to work you have to block the game's .exe. Have you started the game without the launch option and let it do its thing first(might take a few minutes but does not require an internet connection)? Here is exactly what I did:
1. Own a Steam copy of some games affected by this 2k launcher thing
2. Start games(while games/launcher are blocked in firewall - maybe unplugging internet
temporarily will work too when starting the game)
3. Let it do some initial install of the 2k launcher crap
4. Now an error message appeared due to the launcher having no internet access
5. Apply launch option fix
6. Game starts normally bypassing the launcher(but still has it integrated in main menu)

[Megazoid]

Guys guys.. it easy. Just download and install a compiler. Write your own redirection executable and pop it in a directory called 2KLauncher. Simples. Another wonderful, value adding update from the developer we all love 2K games !

P.s I did actually write a redirection exe (LauncherPatcher.exe), but I imagine if you wait long enough 2k will fix things anyway.

[White ⁧⁧Wolf]

Originally posted by Megazoid:

Guys guys.. it easy. Just download and install a compiler. Write your own redirection executable and pop it in a directory called 2KLauncher. Simples. Another wonderful, value adding update from the developer we all love 2K games !

P.s I did actually write a redirection exe (LauncherPatcher.exe), but I imagine if you wait long enough 2k will fix things anyway.

Most people will likely have no idea how to install a compiler and write their own redirection executable. Would be good if you say what exactly this does and how to do it(or at least what worked for you).

I don't think 2k will fix this, because fixing it would be removing the 2k launcher integration.

[Angessombre0]

i hope they will repair this problem fast because i don't understand why they search to make game unplayable. i think the will remove that or try to fix that but... with borderland or other game from 2k usually i don't have any problem, it is the first time.
i fiinish to doawnload the remaster about bioshock 2, the same problem with launcher 2k, i will add the game .exe at steam and i will be able to play.

[Megazoid]

Originally posted by Let's Go Brendan:

Most people will likely have no idea how to install a compiler and write their own redirection executable. Would be good if you say what exactly this does and how to do it(or at least what worked for you).

I don't think 2k will fix this, because fixing it would be removing the 2k launcher integration.

The instructions for making an exe redirect are in the first answer in this link :
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/50184508/create-executable-to-run-a-shortcut-similar-to-a-bat-file-but-a-exe

Change the pathToExecutable in the code to where ever your BioshockHD.exe is :
(example : "E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\BioShock Remastered\Build\Final\BioshockHD.exe")

Complete the instructions, and when you "Create Executable..." call it LauncherPatcher (so it will end up LauncherPatcher.exe)

Put your new LauncherPatcher.exe in the 2KLauncher folder.
Make sure you don't have any extra launch options (you now wont need them)

P.S. This is a lot of effort for most people, and as I said, they will almost certainly fix it.

[RJX3029]

Mine wouldn't start so I just start it from the exe in the install folder, right clicked it made a link and put that on desktop now it starts from there without issues. Still won't start from Steam but less work this way

[Father Goat]

Originally posted by Megazoid:

Originally posted by Let's Go Brendan:

Most people will likely have no idea how to install a compiler and write their own redirection executable. Would be good if you say what exactly this does and how to do it(or at least what worked for you).

I don't think 2k will fix this, because fixing it would be removing the 2k launcher integration.

The instructions for making an exe redirect are in the first answer in this link :
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/50184508/create-executable-to-run-a-shortcut-similar-to-a-bat-file-but-a-exe

Change the pathToExecutable in the code to where ever your BioshockHD.exe is :
(example : "E:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\BioShock Remastered\Build\Final\BioshockHD.exe")

Complete the instructions, and when you "Create Executable..." call it LauncherPatcher (so it will end up LauncherPatcher.exe)

Put your new LauncherPatcher.exe in the 2KLauncher folder.
Make sure you don't have any extra launch options (you now wont need them)

P.S. This is a lot of effort for most people, and as I said, they will almost certainly fix it.

This solution worked perfectly for me! Thank you

[Megazoid]

Originally posted by Father Goat:

This solution worked perfectly for me! Thank you :praisesun:

Glad it worked for you. I would have just uploaded the exe file, but people would be crazy to run an executable from some random Internet guy. Well done !

[R-S!N]

2K: "Your use of this software is subject to the following policies, agreements and terms, including transfer of your data to countries that may have different levels of privacy protection than your own."

wtf? So, what kind of data are they actually obtaining? And why the f' is it going to other countries? that seems shady & invasive.. Must be for saving your progress to their "shady cloud servers", pfft.. (just play it OFFLINE and save locally, like back in the good old days)

[White ⁧⁧Wolf]

Originally posted by XP0SE$!N$:

2K: "Your use of this software is subject to the following policies, agreements and terms, including transfer of your data to countries that may have different levels of privacy protection than your own."

wtf? So, what kind of data are they actually obtaining? And why the f' is it going to other countries? that seems shady & invasive.. Must be for saving your progress to their "shady cloud servers", pfft.. (just play it OFFLINE and save locally, like back in the good old days)

Turn off cloud saving in Steam, and block the game+2k launcher in firewall.

For all you guys out there interested in taking back control over what accesses the internet on your PC, software I highly recommend is simplewall. If you are a total newbie though when it comes to technical stuff it may not be the best idea(maybe there's some user manual/help file for it somewhere).

[R-S!N]

Originally posted by Let's Go Brendan:

Turn off cloud saving in Steam, and block the game+2k launcher in firewall.

For all you guys out there interested in taking back control over what accesses the internet on your PC, software I highly recommend is simplewall. If you are a total newbie though when it comes to technical stuff it may not be the best idea(maybe there's some user manual/help file for it somewhere).

Cool, Thanks for that info too!
"May the force be with you."

[Angessombre0]

i just one time open the folder of the game, build folder, make a shortcut about the game.exe and move it, now i just use this shortcut to launch the game, and i don't have the 2k launcher problem.